Hood (w/scoop) solar panel measurements

[michalik.piotr6837]

Hope this saves time for someone.

 

[CITYRNR]

Love this idea... but how do you make a solar panel that fits that shape?

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

I’m working on it with a manufacturer, will keep everyone updated. Not sure if it will happen yet or the cost.

 

[Eldirector]

Subscribed!!!

 

[batex]

Would love this. Fingers crossed that it works out.

 

[rageandlove]

Sub'd. Intriguing idea.

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

This still might end up going nowhere but made some progress.

 

[Mudballz]

Awesome idea if you can get it done I’m in
Maybe running on both sides of the hood scoop to give it a uniform look as well more power
Mike

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

Mike, working on another 20watt center panel and options to purchase/install together or individually.

 

[apc9199]

I'm kind of surprised someone like Cascadia hasn't come out with a custom hood scoop version of their hood solar kit. I would guess that the complexity of avoiding the scoop combined with the much larger surface area required to keep it in the 90W range of their current unit makes it less appealing for them. I, for one, would love this as an option to both charge a backup battery and cut down on the glare off my Super-White hood while driving. A unit that essentially covers the entire hood while utilizing as much surface area for solar as possible would be a grade-A investment. I'll be following along with this.

 

[Mudballz]

I think give it a texture look like the old defender hood steel plates it would definitely macho up the 4Runner looks in my opinion :loco:
Mike

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

Update: one step closer. Estimated cost for all 3 panels is $300 (20watts each), plus $65 for a controller to prefer against over charging, monitor and display stats. Goal was to try and keep this all under $500.

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

Another quick update. The controller can be mounted under the hood. You will have to buy all 3 panels but can install and run them separately. And, I should have them in 4 weeks to test fit and review.

 

[Mudballz]

:thanks:
Can’t wait

 

[rageandlove]

Another quick update. The controller can be mounted under the hood. You will have to buy all 3 panels but can install and run them separately. And, I should have them in 4 weeks to test fit and review.

That's cool. What kind of connector will the come with? Andersen?

 

[CITYRNR]

With that cost, flexibility (I only want the side ones), and the controller being able to be mounted under the hood, I'm 100% in. Let's goooo!

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

It sure on the connector yet but should be able to plug into most universal power banks. Average cost of a bi or tri fold amazon panel is b/t 120 to 170. So the 300 is not bad to have tailor fit to the hood.

Working on attacking.... most likely will go with plasti dip on the hood first to protect pain and have a uniform look then 3m spray adhesive and/or double stick tape.

 

[DirtyDanno]

Interested for sure.

 

[NorthPark]

With that cost, flexibility (I only want the side ones), and the controller being able to be mounted under the hood, I'm 100% in. Let's goooo!

I'm curious to see how they will be with glare, I suspect having a panel on the hood scoop will be better than my mgm paint

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

Update, received panels and controller today. Initial impression is good. Need to make time to install and will update! Stay tuned!